Kate Beaton is a Canadian comics artist and the creator of “Hark! A Vagrant,” a hilarious history inspired comic strip. Some of her feminism-based comic strips include “Strong Female Characters 1 and 2,” which stars Georgia O’Queefe, Susan B. Assthony, and Queen Elizatits, 3 empowered superheroes who are “Fighter Pilots. Feminists. Friends.” (As well as proud members of the Mile High Club!) Together, the 3 battle stereotypes, eat cookies, and argue for the appropriateness of their superhero outfits. Read More

If you didn't know already, or if you didn't believe it could be true, Amy Poehler has been writing a memoir, and the book cover leaked today will surely eliminate your doubts. Poehler's new book entitled, Yes Please, is set to be released on October 28th, 2014, and OMG we can't wait.
Rumors have been floating around that the book will take on an non-linear structure that defies the conventional idea of the memoir. Oh yes. Amy, you're so cool. The book is said to read like a diary of sorts, featuring true stories, fictional anecdotes, and, of course, Amy's indispensable two cents. Read More

Hey there fellow NYCers-- are you a community member, a community organizer, or an activist? Do you dislike all kinds of oppression, enjoy food, and appreciate art? If so, let me draw your attention to a place you should be visiting on the regular: Bluestockings, a radical bookstore, fair trade café, and activist center on the Lower East Side.
Want an empowering book? You’ll find it here. Been meaning to brush up on your gender studies or expand your knowledge of black liberation? Look no further. Read More